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Microsoft HoloLens 2 vs Procreate Dreams

Microsoft HoloLens 2 logo

Microsoft HoloLens 2

Software

Enterprise mixed reality for the modern workplace

From
$3500/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Procreate Dreams logo

Procreate Dreams

Software

Edit. Animate. Create.

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Microsoft HoloLens 2 narrow field of view of 52 degrees limits visibility of holograms and causes parts of 3D objects to disappear when viewing up close; Procreate Dreams requires iPadOS 16.3 and is exclusive to iPad; track capacity varies by device, with the base iPad (A16) limited to 1 track at up to 4K

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Procreate Dreams actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Procreate Dreams differ
AttributeMicrosoft HoloLens 2Procreate Dreams
Starting price$3500/one-timeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
PlatformsStandalone AR HeadsetWeb
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Microsoft HoloLens 2

  • Spatial mapping
  • Hand tracking
  • Eye tracking
  • Holographic display
  • Azure
  • Dynamics 365
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Mixed-reality support

Only in Procreate Dreams

Nothing recorded that Microsoft HoloLens 2 does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Microsoft HoloLens 2

  • VR Gamingnot Procreate Dreams
  • AR Marketingnot Procreate Dreams
  • Virtual Trainingnot Procreate Dreams
  • 3D Visualizationnot Procreate Dreams
  • Immersive Experiencesnot Procreate Dreams

Procreate Dreams

No use cases recorded yet. See the Procreate Dreams review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Microsoft HoloLens 2

  • Narrow field of view of 52 degrees limits visibility of holograms and causes parts of 3D objects to disappear when viewing up close
  • Heavy weight makes extended wearing uncomfortable and impractical for sessions longer than a few hours
  • Short battery life of 2.5 to 5.5 hours limits extended deployments without charging
  • Display is sensitive to bright light and sunlight, with rainbow color artifacts and poor outdoor readability
  • High price of $3,500 limits accessibility to enterprises with substantial budgets

Procreate Dreams

  • Requires iPadOS 16.3 and is exclusive to iPad; track capacity varies by device, with the base iPad (A16) limited to 1 track at up to 4K
  • 8K video support is not yet available and is listed as coming in a future release

Pricing, plan by plan

Microsoft HoloLens 2

$3500/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft HoloLens 2 review.

Procreate Dreams

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Procreate Dreams review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Microsoft HoloLens 2 if

  • You need spatial mapping.
  • You work on Standalone AR Headset.
  • You also want hand tracking.
Microsoft HoloLens 2 review

Choose Procreate Dreams if

Nothing in the data separates Procreate Dreams from Microsoft HoloLens 2 on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Procreate Dreams review

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft HoloLens 2 or Procreate Dreams better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft HoloLens 2 starts at $3500/one-time and Procreate Dreams at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft HoloLens 2 or Procreate Dreams?
Microsoft HoloLens 2 starts at $3500/one-time and Procreate Dreams at On request.
Does Microsoft HoloLens 2 or Procreate Dreams run on more platforms?
Microsoft HoloLens 2 runs on Standalone AR Headset. Procreate Dreams runs on Web.
What is Microsoft HoloLens 2 best used for?
Microsoft HoloLens 2 is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Procreate Dreams is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft HoloLens 2 do that Procreate Dreams cannot?
Microsoft HoloLens 2 covers Spatial mapping, Hand tracking, Eye tracking, Holographic display.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Microsoft HoloLens 2: How long is the battery life of HoloLens 2?

HoloLens 2 battery life is 2.5 to 5.5 hours of active use depending on workload intensity and brightness settings.

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Microsoft HoloLens 2: What is the field of view for HoloLens 2?

HoloLens 2 has a 52-degree field of view (43 degrees horizontal and 29 degrees vertical), which is considered narrow and limits the visible hologram area when viewing objects up close.

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Microsoft HoloLens 2: Can HoloLens 2 be worn over glasses?

Yes, HoloLens 2 can be worn directly over glasses with an ergonomic design that allows the visor to flip up, though comfort depends on the glasses' size and weight.

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Microsoft HoloLens 2: What is the price of HoloLens 2?

The HoloLens 2 costs $3,500 USD with enterprise rental options at $125 per month and developer rental at $99 per month.

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